7 Ways to Have Fun at Maker Faire Eindhoven

Maker Faire returns to Eindhoven, this year as a fully featured faire with 200 exhibiting makers. Here's a small sample of what we're looking forward to.

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Maker Spotlight: Jason Wu

Meet Jason Wu, a high school student who is already the founder of a biotechnology startup and research associate at an acclaimed Institute.

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Mix and Mold Your Own Bath Bombs

As these bath bombs fizz, the rose petals disperse into the water and the lavender scent fills your bathroom. The recipe also has salt to soothe the skin.

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Edible Innovations: Meet Barbot, an Open Source Cocktail Maker

Barbot is reshaping the way people drink. This robot responds to its user commands and mixes and serves cocktails.

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12 Young Makers to Watch at Boston Mini Maker Faire

Boston Mini Maker Faire is coming up on September 17th. Check out these 12 young makers that will be exhibiting at the faire.

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Get Charged Up with This New Electronics Ebook Humble Bundle

Our latest electronics humble bundle features a raft of book titles that will have you well on your way to using dev boards, bread boards, and a host of other electronic components in your projects.

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Watch Lasers Cut Intricate Lace Designs From Paper

It is always amazing to watch a laser cutter in action, but seeing one burn beautiful designs into paper is truly mesmerizing.

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Maker Pro News: Hiring for Hardware, Bespoke Robots, and More

Despite appearances, the maker movement and hardware manufacturers are not on opposing sides. These maker pros prove as much.

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This Week in Making: Robot Spray Paints Mural, Adam Savage at CRX, and More

This week, a robot painted a giant mural, Adam Savage attended Crunchyroll Expo, and Giaco Whatever created a Nerf dart bomb.

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See the Ozarks Mini Maker Faire In Pictures

The Ozarks lit up as makers flooded in from all over the place!

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Weekend Watch: Let’s Do Some Crafts with Ellen

A young Danish PhD student who crafts on YouTube in her spare time.

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Tips of the Week: Little Felt Feet, Making Your Own Knobs, and the Wonders of Trauma Shears

Feet, nobs, and orientation dots for your hardware and tools you didn't know you needed.

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These Tiny Drawbots Put Unique Doodles on Coasters

In order to produce something interesting to bring to a monthly hardware meetup, Barton Dring created custom laser coaster engraver/cutters.

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Hacking Together A Smart Glove to Count High Fives at World Maker Faire

Keep track of each high five for a whole weekend!

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Retro Enclosures for Modern Digital Assistants

Some fun projects to re-case digital assistants in cool, retro hardware.

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Five Quick Tips to Save Money on Your Next CNC Project

There are five ways to optimize and improve a the design of your CNC project for better results at the lowest cost.

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Maker Spotlight: Jason Childress

Jason Childress is a perfectionist whose attention to detail is seen in his woodworking. He's eager to attend Seattle Mini Maker Faire.

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The Music Lab at the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County

Today we highlight a partnership between the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, and the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. These partners combine to offer the Music Lab at the library, an opportunity for patrons of all ages to see, hear, and feel real musical instruments, and interact with real professional musicians! Thanks to Erica Keller, Director of Audience Engagement for the CSO, and Kate Lawrence, Programming and Exhibits Manager for PLCHC, for answering our questions. ~Laura

Library as Incubator Project (LAIP): Can you give us the elevator speech about the CSO & Pops Music Lab program? 

Erica Keller (EK): Music Lab is a program developed by the CSO and Pops with partners from the community including Antonio Violins, Buddy Roger’s Music Inc and various music education organizations. Music Lab is volunteer-driven and provides members of the community with the opportunity to hold orchestral instruments, learn how to make a sound and to ask related questions. The Music Lab is for all ages.

LAIP: How did the program come to the library? If we think about programming as part of a collection of library resources and services, where does a hands-on music program like the Music Lab fit?

Kate Lawrence (KL): In 2011, the Library began a collaboration with the CSO, called CSO at the Library, which was intended to bring classical music performances to families throughout our system.  These are typically concerts with a small ensemble of musicians and consist of performances, discussions about their pieces being performed and demonstrations of various instruments.  Music Lab was added several years later and we typically host it in conjunction with larger Library events, such as Comics Fest and the World’s Largest Storytime.  This year, we hosted the Music Lab at our Sharonville Branch as part of Arts Week, during our Summer Adventure program.

Our Library’s mission is connecting people with the world of ideas and information and hands-on programming is one important way that we do that.  Programs like Music Lab not only tie into our collection, but give people the opportunity to learn about musical instruments and classical music.  Many of our customers, particularly children, lack those opportunities in their schools and elsewhere in the community.  I hope these programs enhance the participants’ appreciation for music and maybe even inspire them to make their own music!

EK: The Library invited the CSO to bring a Music Lab to the Sharonville Branch to kick off a library initiative called Arts Week. Like other library resources, Music Lab is an educational offering that allows for hands-on learning.

LAIP: The Music Lab seems to be youth oriented (I could be wrong!). Do you offer similar programming for adults to explore musical instruments or other aspects of music?

KL:  Definitely!  Music programming is extremely popular with our customers and we offer a wide variety of events, including guitar lessons, a monthly jazz series and a monthly series of experimental music performances.  We have also offered lectures and performances related to Cincinnati’s musical history and off-site events showcasing our extensive collection of vinyl records.

EK: Music Lab is for all ages, however many of our requests to host a Music Lab come from youth-centered organizations or events. We host Music Labs for adults as well, including in the lobby before select CSO and Pops concerts, and also offer a variety of opportunities by switching out the instruments we feature and incorporating a “Science Behind the Sound” component developed by our friends at Antonio Violins. This science-related offering features dissected instruments that usually prompt participants to ask questions such as how sound is produced, what materials are used to build instruments, and how they are assembled.

LAIP: As with any library program, challenges or roadblocks may arise. Do you have any tips or suggestions for library program staff who may be interested in coordinating a similar program?

KL:  Music Labs can be loud, but don’t be afraid of the noise!  Make sure it’s in an area of the library where the noise is not distracting to other customers, but consider hosting this type of program in your public spaces, rather than a meeting room.  While it is noisy, we have found that more customers engage with the program when it’s easily accessible.  Also, be clear in your promotion that this is not a performance, but a hands-on event.

EK: Music Labs make noise! Consider a space where sound is welcomed and encouraged. The first sounds you make on an instrument are not always easy on the ears, so make sure you have a room where participants can feel at ease when trying the instruments. Slight adaptations can be made for softer labs using instruments such as strings and flutes.

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New Nvidia Jetson TX1 Developer Kit SE Offers High-Performance AI Computing for $199

Get everything you need to create your next AI project, now at a price that’s perfect for makers, hobbyists, and students.

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Made in Trondheim: Jeans, Solar Race Cars, Wine Bottle Holders for Bikes, and Makers

Maker Faire Trondheim returns this weekend for the 4th annual celebration of Norway's maker culture.

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Flame Painting, Youtube Makers, and a CNC Giveaway at The Ozarks Mini Maker Faire

Talent from the rolling hills and rocky bluffs of the Ozarks.

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3D Printing and Machining a Mesmerizing Kinetic Wave Machine

It has taken months to finally cnc mill and 3d print this idea. Here are the files to make your own!

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RFQ: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial (Central) Library Grand Reading Room Ceiling Design

We are pleased to publish this Request for Qualifications on behalf of the DC Public Library – please share widely! ~Laura

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL) 
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial (Central) Library Grand Reading Room Ceiling Design
Permanent Public Art Commission
Deadline: August 31, 2017
Budget: To be determined, with artist fee up to 20% of the project
Open to all professional artists, designers and art or design teams
Apply Online: http://bit.ly/2h7CByp 

The District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL) Public Art Program is issuing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and statements of interest from individual artists, designers or art/design teams for a ceiling treatment to be produced in conjunction with the modernization of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial (Central) Library, at 901 G St. NW. This is an opportunity to design a signature visual feature of the Library’s Grand Reading Room, drawing upon the Library’s vast Special Collections archive of D.C. history.

Applicants are asked to submit samples of past work, along with a statement of interest that explains the relevance of past work to this opportunity, by August 31, 2017. From this application, a professional Review Panel will award stipends to a group of semifinalists who will develop full proposals this fall. This call is open to applicants 18 or older; must be available for intermittent meetings in Washington, D.C. during 2018 and to oversee installation in 2019.

• Find out more and apply online at: http://bit.ly/2h7CByp
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For questions, please contact Project Consultant, Natalie Campbell, at publicart@dcplfoundation.org.

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Quick Tip: $2 Tabletop Gaming Reaching Tool for Minis

DM Scotty shows you how to turn some dollar store finds into a handy tabletop gaming reacher tool.

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Braid a Rainbow-Tastic USB Charging Station

TL; DR: Rainbow = awesome. Please click through for instructions.

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A Two-Ton Turbo Diesel Hexapod Will Roam Maker Faire Hannover

At Maker Faire Hannover, you could be walking along, checking out the sights, and be approached by the largest hexapod robot in the world.

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Creating an Image of Mars with Sheets of Rusted Metal

Part-time screen printer Barry Abrams created a print of Mars that is made out of selectively rusted sheet metal and black ink.

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Maker Pro News: Adam Savage Meets Jack White, Growing a Tote Bag Empire, and More

Check out Adam Savage geeking out about vinyl making, Shujan Bertrand craft custom tote bags, and more maker pros from around the world.

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Maker Spotlight: Mark Rehorst

Mark Rehorst started working on photography and electronics when he was 9, and has since gone on to work in audio and build 3D printers.

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This Week in Making: Musical Lightning, Makey Pixel Art, and More

Watch lightning arc across the stage and create music, pixel art come together to create Makey, and the other stuff that happened this week.

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Weekend Watch: Teenager Documents His Projects on “Make With Miles”

A young teen maker explores his world and shares his projects on YouTube.

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Tips of the Week: Clamp Caulking Gun, Painting Do’s and Don’ts, Swelling Wood Dents

This week we look at working with foamboard, making an impromptu caulking gun, and some painting tips.

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Maker Spotlight: Joel Leonard

Joel Leonard life’s mission is to build the next generation of skilled technicians by inspiring them through song and community outreach.

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The Procrastinator’s Guide to Safe Eclipse Viewing

Don't worry if you've waited until the last minute on finding a safe way to see the eclipse. You can 3D print, order, or quickly build a way!

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Magnificent Motion at World Maker Faire New York

Whether it is kinetic art, drone fighting, or power wheel racing, keep the energy flowing with things in motion at Maker Faire New York.

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3D Print the Adafruit Circuit Playground Chess Set

Print out and polish an electronics-themed chess set using metal-infused filament.

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Design Tips to Follow and Mistakes to Avoid When 3D Printing Metal

3D printing metal has yet to fully reach a mainstream audience of makers, but here's a few tips to get you started if you're interested.

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Maker Faire Beijing 2017 in Pictures

Projects, from delivery drones to workbench machine tools, engaged thousands of visitors this past weekend at Maker Faire Beijing.

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This Submarine Crib Looks Like it Could be Out of a Movie Set

Rob Adams, World Art Lead for the Destiny video games, built this submarine themed baby crib out of fiberglass.

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Featuring: Danielle Bonney

Today we welcome library-inspired fiber artist Danielle Bonney to the site! Danielle went to the library looking for a hobby and ended up embarking on a new adventure that involves not only hand-making items for her online shop, but also teaching her craft in libraries! Enjoy! ~Laura

Library as Incubator Project (LAIP): Please introduce yourself! Who are you, and what kind of creative work do you do?

Danielle Bonney (DB): I am Danielle Bonney and I sculpt birds and other animals out of sheep’s wool through a technique called needle felting. I live on the coast of Maine. It is here in the forest and at the ocean where I find inspiration for my work. I sell my work locally as well as all over the United States and Europe through my Etsy Shop, Wild Things Maine! http://ift.tt/2wSEzqj.

LAIP: As an artist/maker, what is or has been your relationship to libraries?

DB: My local library was the spot where this all started. I had never had any talent in any way with art or crafts, or really any interest in developing a talent for it. I could not paint, draw, knit, frost a cake, etc. I am a Social Worker and although that is very rewarding, but I don’t make anything tangible. I was thinking one day as I walked into my local library here in Kennebunk, I wish I had a hobby! As I approached the desk to return my books, a man brushed by me and threw a book on the desk in front of me. It was an instruction book with a penguin on the front, all about needle felting. I thought, this doesn’t look that hard, wool and a barbed needle, maybe I could do this? I went home, ordered the wool and needles and followed the instructions. Once I learned what I needed to know from the book I continued by watching birds outside and looking at pictures.

LAIP: How can libraries invite current – or potential – artists and makers to utilize their collections and resources?

DB: It is ironic, that now I not only am very busy creating and selling my work, but I teach classes in libraries all over Maine. The libraries invite me to teach and then offer the classes to local patrons and provide the supplies. My classes are full every time and people love it. It is so fun to see them all come in thinking and saying “I won’t be able to do this” or “I am not artistic” and then they leave having made a beautiful hummingbird, or a rabbit, or owl. They are so proud of themselves and surprised that they actually do have talent. Everyone does, they just need to try different things until they find something they love and a subject they love.

That is the great thing about libraries. We can research what we are interested in already, discover a subject we have never thought of or heard of before, but also be provided with a space and instruction to actually try something new.

From there students are so excited they want to keep going, find books on the subject that they can take home, and try other creative pursuits. They discover something new about themselves they never knew was there, just like I did.

LAIP: As an artist, what does your ideal library – real or imagined – look, feel, smell like? What’s in it? 

DB: As an artist, my ideal library looks a lot like my library I had as a kid in Kennebunkport. The children’s room in particular. It is filled with sunlight, a fire is going and the walls are painted with beautiful murals from all the stories we know and love: Alice in Wonderland, Charlotte’s Web, Peter Rabbit. I would Add Harry Potter of course! But my ideal library now offers a space for people to come from the community to not only read about other’s adventures, but learn about themselves, to dare to grow and dream, make new friends and laugh.  An attached bakery with the scent of coffee might be nice too! 

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6 Ways to View the Solar Eclipse Without Losing Your Eyes or Breaking the Bank

be safe and get a good view

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